Essex County and Methuen City property record for 42 Elm St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,340 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00616 B:00155 L:00062 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00616 B:00155 L:00062 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,632 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,156 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,001 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8242 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 ELM ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Subdivision | DONEGAL ROAD |
| Legal Block | 155 |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
42 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Formerly Known As (FKA) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 018072-103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Elm St was $4,340, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,340.00 (+6.98%) | $417,300 (+8.81%) Land $200,200 Building $217,100 | $442,627 (+12.73%) |
| 2025 | $4,057.00 (+6.18%) | $383,500 (+9.01%) Land $190,100 Building $193,400 | $392,635 |
| 2024 | $3,821.00 (-1.09%) | $351,800 (+6.54%) Land $158,400 Building $193,400 | |
| 2023 | $3,863.00 | $330,200 Land $158,400 Building $171,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 42 Elm St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people · EPA ID MA3181000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 305 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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